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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-10-05
The Reservoir,

Journal reporter, learning that Mr.. j
| Herbert Shedd, the noted hydraulic enginee,
of Providence, r. l., was in town, visited
him at the reservoir of the Augusta Water
| Company, to inquire as to the progress of the
work there going on under his supervision
Mr.. Shedd is gentleman about 60 years OF
age, of large experience in hydraulic engin
eering, very cultivated, polished gentleman
| He received US cordially, and thoroughly ex
planned to US the work now in progress. We
asked Mr.. Shedd what it was about his dis.
covering qucksands in the bottom of the
reservoir. He smilingly replied, "Nothing
| whatever. l have discovered no quicksands
here; there are none here wish there were,
there would be no trouble about that. You
must understand that the earth taken out OF
the reservoir was held up by the earth which
| remained that the earth taken out weighs
los pounds to the cubic foot and the water
which will be placed where the earth was
only weighs 81 pounds to the cubic foot. Now
if the earth which remains there had sufficient
power to hold a weight weighing los pounds
per cubic foot, it certainly can sustain a body
which " weighs 60 pounds to the cubic
foot. There is no trouble in dealing with
quicksands; not the slightest. Clay properly
mixed with sand is water tight, and in order
to make a perfect reservoir all we have to do
is to form a lining of sufficient thickness
made of clay properly mixed with sand.
The difficulty about the construction of this
reservoir was that the clay lining was i'm
perfectly mixed with sand, and the trench
wall where the clay lining necessarily ought
to be made the thickest was ledgy, and the
rocks were not removed.
"What do you propose to do Mr.. Shedd?"
have been instructed by the directors of
the water company to make this a perfect
reservoir, to spare no expense, to be thorough
in the work and to complete it as quickly as
possible; above ALL to have reservoir when
completed, that will be perfect. l shall obey
the instructions. We have, as you see,
large crew of men at work; we are pushing
the work just as rapidly as possible; we are
doing it thoroughly. The reservoir will be
completed this month, and when completed
there will be no better reservoir of its size
anywhere; you can rest assured that you will
have one of the best reservoirs that can be
found. BY the way, Mr.. Reporter, it seems
to me that some of your people misunder-
stand the object Of reservoir; the reservoir
is not necessary for your water. works; you
are getting now perfect supply of water and
a fire pressure, and your city is protected.
All that reservoir is used for is as an sddi-
tional precsution, storage place, a regulator
of the daily flow, an adjunct in case any acct
dent occurs to your pump. The city has
fine system of water-works here, one that the
citizens ought to be proud of, one that am
satisfied will give them great satisfaction in
the future"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-10-05
GOV. BoDwELL,s ADDRESS
Delivered at Haverhili, Mass, at the Re.
cent Re u nion There

The following is the text of Gov. Bodwells
Maine Veteran Association of Massachu-
sets, Sept. goth. as published in the evening
Bulletin of that city:
Mr.. Postmaster, Veterans of Maine, Ladies
and Gentlemen:
i am gratiied to be present on this occa-
sion. and to receive the honor you have ex-
tended to me. Massachusetts being nv ma
tive State, and your neighboring city of Law
renee my birthplace, makes this occasion all
the more Agreeable to me; and on meeting SO
many OF my old friends and relatives, | can
but acknowledge nv reverence for the old
commonwealth; and | cannot pass without
acknowledging my pride for her many virtues
and her kindness and liberality towards her
unfortunate and needy, and her mindfulness
and care for her soldiers widows and orphans.
Veterans of Maine, am here as Chief Ex-
ecutIye OF your native state. and my adopted
state. of which l am heartily proud, and |
have still greater pride for her noble sons,
who in the hour of their country's need. re-
| sponded to the CALL and went valiantly forth
to the front, and, thank God, they are ALWAYS
at the front whenever and wherever the
country calls. Your record is untarnished
fidelity to your country's cause. When your
services were no longer needed to save the
| life of our government, having caused peace
to reign throughout the length and breadth
OF our noble land, you returned to the capitol
of your old state those tattered flags, which
are to be kept as mementoes for coming gen
eratlons, as reminders of what their fathers
passed through to preserve the government
government which they could not al
low to be overturned, even at the sacrifice OF
| their lives, if need be, to save 1t Veterans,
you have many reasons to respect your native
state, not only for the valor of her soldiers
and their unstained records, but for her many
institutions of learning and benevolence her
| mindfulness of obligations to her soldiers
widows and orphans, and you may rest as.
sured that Maine will ever be at the front in all
| all good acts of reform. She has been there no,
| only in the defence if her country, but in tn !
temperance reform We are TODAY fighting
battle which is more destructive to human
| life than the war of the rebellion; but we are
bound to win the end, for other states are
fast falling into line. and are to push his
| great question to the front.
| We find Names sons and daughter:
| throughout the entire length and breadth of
our country, and wherever we find them We
see tntlt anu prosperity Whlle you gener-
ally have prospered, yet l must say our noble
state has not been fully appreciated by her son,
and daughters, and l am glad to learn that
some are returning to the old soil, and hope
many more of them will do so. Our climate
is good one, free from epidemics aud msla
ria, and people are fiocking there for health
and pleasure. Veterans, we welcome you
all back to your native state, and a warn
heart and willing hand will always be ex
| tended to you.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-10-05
Our Public Building,

Mr.. L. c. Allen, Mr.. L. B. Fowler, and
other democrats, when they wrote that ia
nous, or rather, infamous letter to the Score.
tary of the Treasury on our public building,
alleged that the building should
not be let TO the Hallowell
Granite Company, even if it were the lowest
bidder, ''because there will be no inducement
to use poor cement, mortar, lumber and other
materials, and the building will be construct
ed in substantial manner" if done under
Mr. Nathaniel Noyes "a good democrat.
And again, these gentlemen stated "We be-
ileve the cost of building the superstructure
after this method will be no more than il
would be if the entire construction should be
by contract, if as much" The New Age, in
its editorial columns, has constantly asserted
that If the building was built by day labor il
could be built cheaper than by contract. We
hear it rumored, 1--WE do not know that it is
true, we suppose the New Age does, that the
bid of Col. |. S. Bangs to furnish the mate
rial, which, by the way, included cement,
mortar, lumber and other material, which
Mr.. Allen and Mr.. Fowler alleged no con-
tractor would furnish good quality of, added
to the estimate which Col Lambard made that
the labor would cost under his supervision,
Halloween Granite Company to build the
superstructure. viz. s72,997. Gentlemen,
why not be frank for once in your lives and
own up. You have got your foot in it on
this public building. Let Mr.. Allen and Mr..
Fowler, if they desire to right the grievous
wrong they did, frankly admit their great
mistake, and let the treasury department
decide which way it intends to build this
building, and then go ahead in a straight.
forward, business like manner and complete
its work. Buil1a building that will be an
ornament to the city. Let US have no more
child's play. Everybody understands the
game the building will have crew of men
| upon it during the elections next summer, and
you will use everything in your power to
carry the city; you will prostitute the public
service tpr partisan ends, although you may
cry reform; we expect you to do it; we
understand that you intend to do it; the
public know it full we'll, and you cannot de-
ceive them. But you may, notwithstanding
all this if Col. Lambard protests and asserts
his manhood, as we believe he will, under
his superior taste, erect building which will
be an ornament to our city and not a
monument of lasting disgrace and shame.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-10-05

House Cleaning. The best thing ever pro.
duced for this and all kindred purposes il
James Pyres Pearlne. 1t makes the house
keeper do the work more satisfactorily in
less than half the usual time without the aid
of soap, or anything else, and its great value
in the Kitchen and Laundry is attracting
widespread attention. Sold by Grocers
everywhere, but beware of vile imitation.
with names that sound like Pearliue
oct4d&wlt
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-10-05

1t is useful precaution for the tourist, the com.
merctal traveller, or the emigrant to the West, to
take along II stetter's Stomach Bitters. Inyalids
who travel by steamboat rail should provid.
themselves with it. in order to prevent or remedy
the nausea which the Earring and vibration of vehi
cles in trdnSitU often causes them Vastly n-efsr
able Is it for this simple but needfu purpose to the
headY uumedicated stimuants of commerce ON
board ship, 1t not only remedies sea ckness, but
neutralizes the perncious effects of water slightly
brackish, which, if unqualified is apt give rise to
irregularity of the bowels, cramps in the abdominal
region, and dyspepsia. To the aerial poison of NAL
aria 1t Is an efficient autidote. Sick headache
heartburn and wind upon the stomach, are prompt
y banished by it. 1t BEAUTIFULLY stimulates the
kidneys and bladder, and nullifes the early symp
toms of rheumatism.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-10-05

The Grand Council of Maine Order OF
United Friends held its second annual SEES
sion in this city today. Repr} sentative s
were present from councils. The officers
elected for the ensuing wear were as follows
Grand Councillor-G W Martin, NJ. D.,
Augusta.
Grand Vice Councillor-R. B. Miller,
Rockland.
Grand Recorder-M G. Premise, Brewer
Grand Treasurer-W. A FRYE, Newport
Grand Prelate-F. w. Mathews, Augusta
Grand Medical Examiner-G. w. Martin
M. d., Augusta.
Grand Marshall. A. Crockett, Bangor.
Grand Guardian-F. c. Morrill,, Bangor.
Grand Sentinel-A. M. Feyler, Warren.
Grand Trustees-E. A. Butler, Rockland ;
Joseph Carter, Etna 0. S. Sands, Bangor.
These officers were publicly installed in
the evening by R. H. Burnham, P. G. c., OF
Rockland, after which an oyster supper was
served by Cushnoc Council of this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-10-05
Transfers OF Real Estate for Lincoln Co
for Week Ending Oct. l, 1857.

BooTHBAY-Oren A Horr ct ais. to Isle O.
Springs Association Swett's Island, 81
BRISToL.-Sands A. French to Charles G. Kenney,
land, 800; Chas. H. Fisher TO Addie A. Holmes, land
and buildings. 81, coo; J. E. 1horps Heirs to Chas
W. Whittemore, land 81 ; j. T.. Thorps Heirs to
Geo X. bennett land, 81 j. & E. Thorp's Heirs to
Chas f. Tucker land, 81.
DAMARIsCorrA.-Henry NJ. Cook ct al. to John
L. Clifford, land and buildings, $500; Henry j. Mel.
lus TO John l.. Clifford, land and buildings $500
Gustavus b. Mellus to John l., Clifford, land and
buildings, $500.
EDGEcoMB.-LizzeB Lewis to Flora A. Clark,
land and buildings $3.50.
JEFFERsoN.-John X. Hodgkins to Byron Hodg.
kins, land, el25; Oren Shackley ct al. to Byron
Hodgkins ct al. land $685.
WHITEFIELD.-Paul B. King TO Eleanor King,
land and buildings, 81, 800.
WIsCAssET.-John Mute to Chas. g. Plant, land
and buildings, $3.50.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-10-05

Mr.. II. W. BickDell has started guess
contest at his store. large glass globe full
of beans, nuts marbles, etc., furnishes ample
scope for the greatest variety of conf ecture.
A number of valuable prizes are offered for
the four guesses which come the nearest.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-10-05

Prof II. X. Perkins has on exhibition in
the square at Augusta, two marvellous freaks
of nature. A five months old calf, which
combines in it's anatomy features, both bovine
and equine, and yearling hefer which has
two udders, one of them being on the back
and well developed. The show is exactly as
advertised and is worth seeing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-10-05

l consider Wistar's Balssm of Wild Cherry
the most reliable preparation in the market
for the cure of coughs, colds and diseases Of
the throat, lungs and chest. l have sole
thousands of bottles, and, so far as l know
it has always given satisfaction. l. n. THORN,
Brattlebore, VT. oct4d&wlw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-10-05
Dyspepsia for Sixteen Years

NJ. P. Holland, Postmaster, Rockaway
Beach. Long Island, N. Y, was entirely
cured of dyspepsia and rheumatism of sixteen
years standing by taking two Brandreth's
Pills every night for month During the
month he took them he gained eight pounds
in weight.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-10-05
An Elegant Substitute

For oils, salts, pills, and all kinds of bitter,
nauseous medicines, is the very agreeable
liquid fruit remedy. Syrup of Figs. Recon-
mended by leading Physicians Manufactured
only by the California Fig Syrup Company,
San Francisco, Cal. For sale by J. NJ. Mixer.
septlSdeod&wlm3pnr
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-10-05
Local Notices.
Hammond's Grove,

W-MR. THOMAS CoLBY's barge will make
regular trips to Hammonds Grove each
Wednesday and Saturday, leaving Monument
Park at P. M; or on any other day for a
party of six. Will also run to the band concert
at Soldiers Home, every Sunday, leaving
west end kennebec Bridge at $50 P. NJ.
iune2l-dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-10-05

horse belonging to an Augusta citizen
was left alone in front of store yesterday,
and when the owner came for him was seen
far down the street following the loaded cart
contents
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-10-05

The Universalist State Sabbath School
Convention opens in this city to-day at 10
O'Clock. large number of delegates have
signiied their intention to attend and large
nrd profitable convention is ensured. The
singing will be under the direction of Rev.
Stanford Mitchell during the day, and this
evening the choir will render several selec-
tons. Among the most interesting features
will be the Normal exercises, to be conduct
ed by Mrs. J. J. Lewis, of South Boston, and
Miss Nancy Hill of Auburn. They are
among the most experienced and most sue
cessful teachers, and teachers who witness
these exercises cannot fail to receive great
deal of benefit from them. Following is the
programme for to-day:
WEDNESDAY, OCr 5.
1000 A. VI. Organization.
1870 A. NJ. Report of Executive Committee.
HOO A. NJ. Essay; Mrs. j. j. Lewis. SOuth Bos-
ton. Mass.
200 +. VI. Business meeting.
30 7. NJ. Normal Exercise, primary, Mrs. j.
J. Lewis.
400 p. NJ. Essay Emusic as an Element in S. S.
Work. Mrs. Halves, Portland.
200 I. NJ. Addresses: "Phases of Universal
Ism :" "Ihe Brotherhood of Man." Rev. W. s. Per
kns, Lewiston; "Retribution," Rev NJ. Crosey,
Portland
The convention will be held two days at
the church, on Winthrop steet. The pro-
yramme for to-morrows exercises will be
published in tomorrow mornings Journal.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-10-05

the works of H. NJ. Taught, went down river
ON the Della Collins Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-10-05

Prof. Pullen will start his Juvenile class in
dancing Saturday forenoon, and the High
school class Friday afternoon at Grand Army
hall.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-10-05
PRINTS.

$500 yards real old fashioned calico,
50 inches wide, fifty per cent, heavier
than ordinary print, sold everywhere at
10 cents, my price cents per yard.
Please bear in mind that these are not off
styled goods but are the very latest de-
signs manufactured expressly for this sea-
sons trade.
. 600 yards Standard Prints. all new, fall
patterns. worth cents. my price cents
per yard.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-10-05

large steam engine from Gardiner has
arrived IN the city and will be used to run
the door and window mandatory of the
Bangs Bros while the improvements at the
east end Of the dam are in progress.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-10-05

The stockholders of the Dexter and New
port branch will hold meeting at Hotel
North TODAY. 1t is understood that the
question of uilding an extension to strike
the Piscataquis branch will be under consid-
Grafton
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-10-05

A man with heavy "wolfskin," carrying
roll Of blankets under his arm reminded peo-
pie on Water street yesterday that winter is
nigh.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-10-05

@-Pullen's Juvenile classes will conn.,
mence Saturday, Oct. s. High School class
Friday, Oct. Z, at Is P. NJ, Grand Army
Hall. Please call or send for circular.
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-10-05

The County Commissioners will be in ses d.
sion to-day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-10-05

Lizzie Franklin, the demented woman, who
has been at the aims house, was carried to
abe insane asylum yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-10-05
iHarrtfn.

In this city, Oct 4, by Rev. A. F. Skeee, Ralph S.
French of Boston, to Miss Elsie &. Wilson Of An.
gusta.
In Hallowell, Oct. ?, by Rev. C. F. Holbrook, VIM.
E. Overlook of Hallowell, to Miss Bertha NJ. Merrill
of Chelsea.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-10-05

See R. w. Soule's advertisement of Auc-
ton sale this morning of Mr.. Mays goods.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-10-05

The interior of c. jenkins & Sons Fish
market is being thoroughly reprinted.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-10-05

Several ''drunks" pinned away in the police
station last night.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-10-05
BENNETT AND MouLToN.

An exchange says of this company:
This company shows that careful prepara-
ton has been bestowed. and that there is a
determination to deserve the commendation
of those who listen TO the operas they are
giving. The satisfying quality of the COM
psny is not so much due to the notable
excellence of the leading artists as TO the
fact that every voice adds something, and
every performer is painstaking. The chorus
though not heavy is good, and the songs in
the opera are gracefully and pleasingly Civ
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-10-05

Meeting of city government tonight.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-10-05

Mr. T. o. Pease exhibited at the Journal
office recently "mankeep'-a species OF
lizard-whch was fully eight inches in length
The reptile was killed last Saturday afternoon
at the foot of Gage street by Mrs. F. S.
Berry.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-10-05
KID GLOVES.

i am offering great bargain in Ladies'
Kid Gloves, four button, scolloped wrist,
and embroidered backs, cheap at rs cents.
sell at so cents per pair.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-10-05
A uusenientn.
Isl PERKINS.

An exchange says of this play which ap,
pears in Granite Hall this evening:
Isl Perkins, or; The Girl | Left Behind
Me- is one of the most amusing of plays. 1t
is chuck full of fun and wit, and kept the
audience in a roar the entire evening Mr..
Frank Jones is show in himself. The other
characters were well taken, and all combined
to make good entertainment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-10-05
GEN. SHERtDAN's LECTURE.

The following letter was written by Hon.
S. S. Cox, member of Congress from New
York TO Gen. Geo. A. Sheridan;
"MY DEAR SIR Twas greatly gratiied
on Sunday night last to hear your eloquent
exposition of the great and capital riths that
lie at the basis of our Christian system. 1t
was mastery exposition; it WAS more than
that, it was a complete response TO all the
SANDER and ribaldry and tsllscy and uncalled
tor abuse OF the best man that e'er won
earth about him. and of the God upon whose
great heart and benevolent sacrifice our race
depends for its advancement in this world
and its beatitude hereafter. Incidental TO
this exposition, and by no means the most
prominent part of it, was the scathng re-
Duke TO the agnostic and intidel who has pre-
sumed to rule God from the universe, and
our Saviour from the scheme of redemption.
NO words of mine can add to the rare elocu.
non which you have brought into service
OF the worthiest cause known to mankind"
Yours truly,
y q
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-10-05
f3tfo.

In Edgeconb. Sept 90 james Philbrick, aged 70
years, months.
In Battle Greek, Mich, Fred T. Brown Of Albion
aged % years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-10-05

"Si Perkins" tonight.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-10-05
Notes.

Deacon Brodie" was decidedly liked in
Montreal, where E. j. Henley and Annie
Kobe assumed the leading roles TO great
acceptance.
Fun in Boarding House." under the
management of Thomas Flsherty and Mr..
Gnappelle, will commence the season early
ms month with specially engaged COM
pany.
MantelPs new play ''Monhars" is sue
cess.
Lillian Olcott says she has purchased the
american right to produce Sardou's new
pay which he has written for Bernhard.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-10-05
BLANKETS.

1 have still on hand, limited quantity
of the 10-4 white Blankets at 81 cents per
pair, and the silver grey Blankets at 81 p
per pair.
The sale of the Blankets, since first of.
cred them, some ten days ago, has been
truly remarkable. and cannot but feel
assured that at the prices at which | am
selling them, they are genuine bargains
To those in want of better wool blan-
ket, can show an assortment of all grades
from $500 to $500 per pair.
BLEACHED SHEETING.
2500 yards of bleached sheeung, short
lengths, worth cents, offer at 6 cents
per yard.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-10-05
UNDERWEAR.

| have full line of ladies' and gentle
mems wool Underwear, ranging in price
from S1.00 to $500 per garment.
l am offering two tremendous bargains
at half dollar.
l Case Gentlemen's very heavy grey
mixed shirts and drawers, worth 625
cents. my price so cents.
Case Ladies' white Merine Vests, ex-
ira heavy, silk trimmed, worth last sea-
son rs cents, now sell at so cents.
Children's underwear in several grades.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-10-05

The following is the report of the Augusta
lett r csrrie:s for the month of September:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-10-05

kand
These goods
These bagans Immzebe
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FIR PILLOWS.

100 Fir Pillows. sold every where for
so cents, | shall offer this week at 25
cents each.